Android car radio

[roman duvallée]

Hi there! Can the benefits of Android car radios, such as music streaming, integrated GPS navigation and smartphone compatibility, really enhance the driving experience? I'd like to know more about this, as I'm thinking of buying one for Christmas. If you have any information or tips to share, I'd love to hear from you!

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[1aespinoza Premium Member]

Can the benefits of Android car radios, such as music streaming, integrated GPS navigation and smartphone compatibility, really enhance the driving experience?

Yes, it is worth it. My first Android radio was a Pioneer Appradio. Just the ability to use Pandora directly from the radio was worth it. Then you have the big screen GPS, OBD2 where you can display your RPM, Speed, lateral G, etc. You also can play movies direct from your phone via screenshare.
Now today's Android radios go further because they are actually a smart radio. You just provide a WiFi signal and you can use the internet directly from the screen. Attach an external monitor and the kiddos can be entertained during long trips.
The brands Ionon and Atoto have been established as being more reliable than the no-name ones. There is another one but I cannot remember it.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Personally I don't like things more complicated than they need to be

 

[Mitchell Fosgate III]

Hi there! Can the benefits of Android car radios, such as music streaming, integrated GPS navigation and smartphone compatibility, really enhance the driving experience? I'd like to know more about this, as I'm thinking of buying one for Christmas. If you have any information or tips to share, I'd love to hear from you!

yes. Blue Tooth is wireless and can be heard directly from your car radio. Incoming calls. Setup by your Android automatically. GPS navigation works on location. It tells you where your car is at. The feature is not automatic. Android. Call the hotline Android. You may need to check in with them. Music, AM/FM stations are good to go on. Spotify, a GPS program that specializes in Wi-Fi connections run on that, Wi-Fi. Also you can use your Android to store data and call from. It may have a CD also installed. If you do, plays music or DVD, which ever feature you bought. Cost is about $799 dollars for the Average Android Car Radio. Wiring, ISO connections. Set up may be a little bit tricky. Because you'll be needing Adapters to control your steering wheel controls. And most cars are chassis ground or common ground speakers mounted. They ground the speakers to the Chassis. It uses though negative and positive leads to the Android. It's usually in the Trunk area they ground the negative of the speakers to the chassis. That's how you know your car needs an OEM adapter. Integration. Climate controls, volume, AM/FM, RDS. If you are going to use an Amplifier, then find the ones with RCA connections to it. LR or FR connections. All of them are 4 ohms, and higher watts to give the features standouts when operating it. Higher watts head units are Androids. 65 watts for example. So be aware what they are first. Nice Radio. When I get the money, I'm in a strait having a Android or Pioneer. I've always wanted a Pioneer.

If you are buying a Android, certain features may not work. Like the DVD player. Required wiring detail on those features. Though Wal-Mart stores may sell some. But you won't have any assistance if you buy it from Wal-mart. Their technicians are for the pits. Not going to happen any time. You pay for what you put in, so get the radio from a specialty car radio shop. They'll give you the service you need. Or at least stop over at any electronics shop. They can explain some things better. You just need to study more to understand the radio is not broken. You tube has some good videos on explaining the features of an Android, also some videos on how to install a Android. For free. So check out the youtube video section too, lots of great examples in features and installing.​

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

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[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Traumatic brain injury?

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[1aespinoza Premium Member]

Traumatic brain injury?

Late 90's we had a local station play "The Metallica Hour for the Dain Bramaged."